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First of all; excuse my English ;)


I’m not new in here, but I haven’t got many posts, due to the fact that we have some great Avforums in Norway, where I live. But it’s always fun to look at other people’s home theatres. In that matter, we are all made of the same stuff :-D


My HT is build from a concrete basement; in fact it was a hell of a job to just make a normal room out of it. Now, 350 hours later, I’m finished!


Enjoy the pictures, hope you like it!



Front wall, where you can see the speakers, Focal Jmlab Electra 936 and CC901. Home made rack for C speaker. The screen is a Stewart AeroPlex 90”. The front wall is made of textile panels, which can be removed.
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/IMG_4168_Custom_.jpg

View to sweet spot. All seats are individually adjustable, and there is 5 seats total. Rear speakers is Focal Jmlab Cobalt SR800s. Upper wall and roof is made of carpet, to avoid first reflection
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/IMG_4157_Custom_.jpg

Rear seats. The reason for using the chairs behind the sofa, is because I must sit in the center of the front speakers when I listen to music.
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/bakre_plasser.jpg

Screenshot. Right now I use a Optoma H56 projector, until I get finished with the room in front, where a Barco BD801s will be primary display device.
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/IMG_4149_Custom_.jpg

WTB terminals on front speaker and center.
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/IMG_4139_Custom_.jpg

Electronics are Denon, Yamaha and Vincent. Using a HTPC for DVD player. I use two subwoofer system, one SVS PB12/Ultra-2 and a pair of bass towers with 2 RCF 15” in each tower. The system plays with a tremendous pressure down to 16 Hz ;)
http://gallery.avsforum.com/data/503/IMG_4153_Custom_.jpg




Hope you will enjoy the pictures.

Wonderful looking HT! Has to be one of my favorites to date. Great job! Are those JM Lab Electras?

Holy crap that's nice! That couch rocks.

Thanks guys! :-D

Front and centre is Jmlab Electras, the four rear spekers are Jmlab Cobalts.

Jmlab Electra 936
Jmlab Electra CC901
Jmlab Cobalt SR 800s

The couch is made by a Norwegian company called Ekornes. This type is called "Pegesus" Each seat is 75 cm wide, more than enough to be comfortable

Holy Moly!!

That's one awesome setup you got going there akto!!

Now I now what you mean by the 5 post rule. :)

I bet that Imax "Magic of Flight" looks awesome on your setup. It looked great on my H31 until last night that is (took a dump on me after a month and a half of use). :(

OMG that is amazing. Kudos to a very clean install and amazing HT

Ahhh number 5

Looks great! Love the seating also.

Wow, what a nice setup. :eek: I'm drooling.

Very impressive!

Fantastic setup - very "European" look :) What are the room dimensions? Apart from the front wall do you have room treatments?

Very, very, nice set up! When I saw "rear projection" in the title, I didn't expect much. Boy, was I surprised! :)

Art

Thanks guys!

Europeean look :D Nice! We love wood you know :)

This is the original drawings for the room

http://home.online.no/~monicoe/artimages/hjemmekinorom_med_barco_i_taket_bakprojeksjon.jpg

This is the dimension

http://home.online.no/~monicoe/artimages/dimentional_drw.JPG

This is my latest investment :D Focal Jmlab Electra 946. I am 6'2 high

http://avforum.no/gallery/files/1/8/1/5/akto_jmlab946_1.jpg

Almost forgot...

The SUB-Bass is taken good care of by a SVS PB12 Ultra/2. This one is placed behind the chairs, and the whole system plays with a linear frequence respons from 16 Hz.

A picture of the center, the couch and my dog. Just before I was finished with the HT in tha basement

http://home.online.no/~monicoe/artimages/IMG_3383_(Large).JPG

This is how it looked like when we bought the house

http://home.online.no/~monicoe/artimages/cnv0002.jpg

The front wall is taking shape. First I built it like an ordinary front projection theater, but after reconcidering the benefits of rear projection, I had to rebuild the front wall. The problem with rear projection is the price you have to pay for a good screen. My Stewart AeroPlex 90" screen costs 7800$... Almost as much as the Electra 946...

http://home.online.no/~monicoe/artimages/ACFASARJaOJc.JPG

http://home.online.no/~monicoe/artimages/IMG_4011_(Large).JPG

Another thing.... The front wall is mainly made of a material similar to velvet, so it's completely transparent for sound waves. That means I can work with the acoustics inside the wall that separates the two rooms without having all those sound traps visible.

Here is the equipment list:

Subwoofer:
1 x SVS PB12-Ultra/2 :-)
2 x Bass towers m/ 2 pcs 15" RCF in each (DIY)

Speakers (7.1)
2 x JmLab Electra 946 (front)
1 x JmLab Cobalt CC901 (center)
4 x JmLab Cobalt SR800s (surround)

Denon 2106
2 x Vincent SP 331
Supra + + +

Picture
Epson TW-600 (projector)
Barco BD801s
Lerett : Stewart AeroPlex
BenQ T701 17" LCD for adjustment of HT

Sorces
DVD Yamaha S-2300 DVD-Audio/SACD
X-Box mod with 50 games on HD

HTPC:
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe
ASUS 6600GT
Accent 400
P4 3.0 GHz
Zalman, silentX
M-Audio Rev 7.1
win xp pro
Theatertec 2.2

Love your theater!

What do you use the room with the projector for? Does it just have the projector in it. Seems to be a waste of space??

Thanks Rahl!

I'm using the room as a home office.

Oh cool, that's awesome!

Some updates on my HT


First the equipment:

Subwoofers:

2 x SVS PB12-Plus/2


Speakers:

2 x Martin Logan Vantage

1 x Martin Logan Stage

4 x JmLab Cobalt SR800s


Amps:

Denon 3806

2 x Nakamichi PA7EII Stasis


Picture:

HC3000

Screen : Stewart AeroPlex


Sorce:

Meridian G08

DVD Yamaha S-2300 DVD-Audio/SACD

DVD OPPO 971H


Div:

BetterCables

Behringer Feedback Destroyer 2496


So, the pictures:

http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/users/full/319f3d496aac33bf08e2a5350437cc73.JPG

Link to bigger picture: http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/users/wmorig/319f3d496aac33b f08e2a5350437cc73.JPG (http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/users/wmorig/319f3d496aac33bf08e2a5350437cc73.JPG)

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http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/users/full/145e670664c3efed6afdf1115557fe11.JPG

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http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/users/full/98cbad03053a365df5ed66e8845d3588.JPG

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http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/users/full/fb8759b1c615e35b5c0b475372c50b1a.JPG

MY DEAR GOD. your newest setup is AMAZING. colors, placement, seating... well done man.

Great room!! Very clean setup and beautiful pictures.


Got any more pictures of your German shepard? :D

Adopt me.

Adopt me.

LOL

Wow, Great setup.
ML's are made where I live!!!

Nice photos!!

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your comments!

Yesterday I sold my two beloved Nakamichies and went for a second hand Conrad Johnson MF 2500A.

You really make good hifi products over there - keep up the good work :D

Nice setup. No if I only had the room.

Excellent Space!

Could I pick your brain about the wall materials? What materials did you use, and are you happy with their acoustic properties?

One of the best looking set ups Ive seen. Very nice indeed.

gotta agree with the masses, that is simply beautiful...

congrats on a job well done... i liked seeing the before pictures, and what you tunred it into...

Thanks guys.

There has been a lot of changes in my HT.

Have a look:
http://avforum.no/forum/hvilket-utstyr-har-avforums-medlemmer/11961-aktos-hjemmekino.html

http://avforum.no/forum/attachments/hvilket-utstyr-har-avforums-medlemmer/16111d1169252715-aktos-hjemmekino-_mg_3573012007.jpg

Very nice, and lots of thought going into making it not your typical long, narrow basement tunnel. Thought given to sound treatments is great, although I must ask: Is that carpet thick enough to work well below 1 kHz? (I bet you get good diffusion from that ridged bottom paneling, too!)

Thanks guys.

There has been a lot of changes in my HT.

Have a look:
http://avforum.no/forum/hvilket-utstyr-har-avforums-medlemmer/11961-aktos-hjemmekino.html

http://avforum.no/forum/attachments/hvilket-utstyr-har-avforums-medlemmer/16111d1169252715-aktos-hjemmekino-_mg_3573012007.jpg


Holy crap! I think the speakers would completely distract me from actually watching the movie.

Good lord!! very nicely done my friend. :)

I have enjoyed your work in progress, and it has been going in the right direction!!! Now, all you need is to get rid of those tiny little Plus/2's and get some real subwoofers like mine and you will be in very good shape :p

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=756408

all and all, very well done! ;)

The first part was the most cleanest, elegant looking home theater I have ever seen. Nice
job. But I didn't like that horn speakers because it made it look off.

No way is this better than amdfanboy's setup!!!!!


Enough jokes..

Just curious, why did you choose rear projection instead of front? Do you use that room for something else (where the projector is)? If you mentioned that already, my apologies, as I haven't read every post.

Nice. I do like the original setup better, very clean. Those speakers are god-awful BIG!!!

First pictures are very clean

Wow what a beautiful room.
That sofa is really nice.
As others have said it is very European...clean lines...not overstated...just right.
Enjoy and thanks for the photos.

holy cow, thats sweet dude

WoW this looks like an amazing setup. Just I am just instrested how do the JmLab Electra 946 sound just for music listening and how much are they.
Thanks

Freakin' ridiculous setup! I appreciate seeing the evolution of this system. Perhaps you could charge admission?

I do have to agree with i70x7, though, that the horns would be distracting.

Wow that looks awesome man!

Is your setup in any magazines? If not it should. Amazing..

Hi, thanks! I've actually been in a couple of magazines, but they are all in Norwegian language, which probably just a few of avsforums readers can understand. Tomorrow I will get the new Avantgarde DUO with the right color - Porshe Atlas Grey Metallic. I will also get my new center speaker, which is a Avantgarde Solo. I'll post some picktures soon.

Wow, that's the first time I've ever seen Avantgardes used for home theater. What are you going to use as surrounds?

Visually, the Martin Logan setup looked much neater and cleaner. Now it just looks ridiculous (in a good way). :eek:

Hello.

There has been some changes lately, but here goes:

http://www.aktomedia.no/hjemmekino/1_web.jpg

http://www.aktomedia.no/hjemmekino/5_web.jpg

http://www.aktomedia.no/hjemmekino/8_web.jpg

http://www.aktomedia.no/hjemmekino/4_web.jpg

http://www.aktomedia.no/hjemmekino/2_web.jpg

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http://www.aktomedia.no/hjemmekino/9_web.jpg

You really are crazy. I can't imagine the SPL in that area from the subs.

The SPL is quite high, but I really haven't measured it after I got 3 of that Plus/2.

I have placed an order for 2 x PB13/Ultra and 2 x PC13/Ultra, so I will probably measure the SPL when I get those. It isn't very important, as long as it sounds clean and tight (which is the goal, more subwoofers = more headroom and more accuracy)

By the way; I have got myself a decent rack for the components, so it actually looks’s a little bit cleaner in front.

The most impressing for me isn’t the SPL from the subwoofer's, but from the center speaker. 100 dB/watt sensitivity, and a internal amplifier on 250 watt makes the shooting in Open Range a physical experience I've never heard anywhere else (you can include the top models from Revel, JBL, Focal, etc.) The driver is a 12" :D

I have to say your system is damn amazing. I wish I could visit your theater.

Some new pictures here: http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/show.php/akto

http://avforum.no/minhjemmekino/users/wmorig/b5cc1d818593d16865948b93ede4e86f.JPG

That has to be one of the best theaters in the world man! What do you do for a living? :D

I have seen thousands of theaters in the past few years, this addiction causes us to seek out every last one on earth. Yours my friend is in my top 5 favorites. I love the "euro" look and you have put together one awesome room.

Wow, thanks Bruce. That's quite a statement :)

Just simply OUTSTANDING! The attention to detail is mindboggling.
Bravo!

Regards.

That has to be one of the best theaters in the world man! What do you do for a living? :D

I'm guessing he's a professional photographer. The pics of the theater are stunning. (The theater itself ain't so bad either. ;) )

The speakers with HORNS ON THEM like the devil coming out. It looks amazing but almost scary. I would be afraid to be down there alone.

Stunning absolutely stunning. Not sure if you should be in AV mags or Horror Mags. IM talking about those front speakers. They look like their ready to attack.

Thanks guys.

I work as a reviewer and photographer for a Norwegian magazine called Hjemmekino, which means Home Theater in English. I also work as a wedding photographer.

The horns looks mean, but really, they are not. Quite dynamic doe, but with the right kind of amp and preamp it’s a perfect speaker for both music and movies.

Here is the equipment list:

Subwoofer:
1 x SVS PB12-Ultra/2 :-)
2 x Bass towers m/ 2 pcs 15" RCF in each (DIY)

Speakers (7.1)
2 x JmLab Electra 946 (front)
1 x JmLab Cobalt CC901 (center)
4 x JmLab Cobalt SR800s (surround)

Denon 2106
2 x Vincent SP 331
Supra + + +

Picture
Epson TW-600 (projector)
Barco BD801s
Lerett : Stewart AeroPlex
BenQ T701 17" LCD for adjustment of HT

Sorces
DVD Yamaha S-2300 DVD-Audio/SACD
X-Box mod with 50 games on HD

HTPC:
ASUS P4P800-E Deluxe
ASUS 6600GT
Accent 400
P4 3.0 GHz
Zalman, silentX
M-Audio Rev 7.1
win xp pro
Theatertec 2.2

Hey akto!

I love your theatre, its my role model for mine.

(I also have a basement thats near impossible to convert, but getting there!)

I love the seating, and the rear projection idea, and the speakers, and... and... ALL OF IT!

(except one thing)

The Asus P4P800-E Deluxe, did it die yet? Me, a friend, and a friend of my friend, all had the same motherboards, and we all had the same problem. It became evil and a PITA to work with! I just wouldnt expect one to be working a couple years later!

Otherwise the rest is A1! Love it!

Also what do you use for a camera, I would die to be able to get pro photos like that! Whats your secret as well ;)

All I can say is WOW!! Oh and that I am ashamed of my system now.

Extremely nice rig, akto!

I have visited this room a few times, and I can assure you all that it sounds as good as it looks ;)

Now, I know there are some changes going on regarding the speaker setup, so expect some rather crazy pictures in a while!

I know for sure that a lot has happened in Aktos HT recently. Maybe he will update you guys himself?
Fun to see your setup in here :)

sannathx, thanks for bumping this! Very impressive!!!!

akto,

That is a highly impressive room and system! What an amazing change from the raw state of the room. :) That 'couch' and the matching chairs are absolutely beautiful. Those are my favorite home theater seats ever. The speakers are, of course, incredible, but seem to be in a constant state of flux. ;)

What a fantastic room! Wish i could have a room like this :D I love everything about it from how clean the whole install is to your seating and all the equipment. Thanks for sharing!

Sorry for not updating this tread for a long time.

I use a Canon EOS 5D, with various lenses. The picture of the screen is taken with the EF 17-40mm f/4.0. The secret is just photoshop :cool:

I will post some better pictures soon, but I haven't really had a chance to take them yet.

Do anybody know which kind of speakers this is? (and keep quiet you Norwegian ignorants :D) It's actually a big step up from the Avantgarde Duo ...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=130651&stc=1&d=1232582191

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=130652&stc=1&d=1232582191

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=130653&stc=1&d=1232582191

Very very nice :) I will keep my mouth zipped :D

http://www.aqsu08.dsl.pipex.com/DIBB/homer-drool.gif

Sorry for not updating this tread for a long time.

I use a Canon EOS 5D, with various lenses. The picture of the screen is taken with the EF 17-40mm f/4.0. The secret is just photoshop :cool:

I will post some better pictures soon, but I haven't really had a chance to take them yet.

Do anybody know which kind of speakers this is? (and keep quiet you Norwegian ignorants :D) It's actually a big step up from the Avantgarde Duo ...

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=130651&stc=1&d=1232582191

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=130652&stc=1&d=1232582191

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/attachment.php?attachmentid=130653&stc=1&d=1232582191
Very very nice! I use a 5D myself and must compliment you on some very well taken shots :) Though i cannot guess the speakers.. but is that screen material dark grey? Almost blends in with the walls and looks fantastic.

I know the frontspeakers are full active. A little unsure about the center, but think it's the same.
Have not heard them myself, but the guys who have are stunned :)

The speakers are from a German company called ADAM Audio. The front and center speakers are from the Tensor series, and is called Tensor Beta and Tensor Center.

The Beta's are fully active 5-way speakers with 5 in-build amps (5x350W). The Center is a 4-way fully active with the same amplification (4x350W). The front speakers have another sub driver (11") on the back side. The dynamic drivers on the Center is 2 x 9". The tweater and midrange are Heil modified A.R.T drivers.

http://www.adam-audio.com/hifi/english/tensor/beta_data.htm
http://www.adam-audio.com/hifi/english/tensor/center_data.htm

Retail price (in Norway) is 32.000 USD for Beta and 8.400 USD for the Center.

Hello Atko.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::eek::D

The title of the post....., Your system is exactly that! Oh my God, Man!
When I first saw your state of the art theater room, with the huge horn-type speakers, I was amazed with the attention to detail and attributed the mind-boggling images to having an excellent camera!

But, I was missing the target with that observation. You could have taken the photos with a 1.3 megapixel camera, and your system would still look outrageous!

With all of the speaker change outs, and you've had some awesome speakers in that lovely room, are Adam Audio's satisfactory? Do they at least meet your expectations or do you think you will become bored within 3 months and find another obscure obscenely expensive speaker system to evaluate?!:D

Atko, you are the man!
Excellent system!

Regards.

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The Beta's are fully active 5-way speakers with 5 in-build amps (5x350W). The Center is a 4-way fully active with the same amplification (4x350W). The front speakers have another sub driver (11") on the back side. The dynamic drivers on the Center is 2 x 9". The tweater and midrange are Heil modified A.R.T drivers.
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:eek: :eek: :eek: Just one of your front speakers has more power available to it than my entire eight speaker system - including the subwoofer! Since mine will get at least 6dB beyond reference level above 80Hz, I can barely imagine the potential in your system! 350w each for a midrange and tweeter, that is just crazy! :)

holy crap I want those speakers :D

Holy crap!! I just took a crap!!!

Beautiful setup. I like that you kept the room design simple. Did you sound proof it? What is some of your favourite demo material? Is your projector mounted as high as in the 3D drawing?

Have you ever heard of Meyer Sound? If you upgrade again, check them out. Also look at some of Mark Seaton's designs for bass. They may stop your upgraditis;)

Can someone please tell me the bennifits of rear projection?

wow your setup looks really nice i wish i can do something like that... very nicely done.

Can someone please tell me the bennifits of rear projection?

The main benefit is that you do not have to control the light in your viewing room as much as you do with front projection to get a good picture.

Gotta bump this, cause it's just nuts.

Yeah I concur with Billdo--that theater and the equipment that power it is spectacular. It's also unique in its rear-projection setup. Very interesting.

Hi guys. Thanks for bumping the thread. Right now my theater is being rebuild. In a couple of months there will be updates :)